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owners these days are financial matters and maintaining a healthy home. That’s why we have devoted the August issue to clean, green living, featuring eco-friendly home options and tips for saving energy and money. There is no doubt that houses are more energy efficient than they used to be, but there are even more ways to improve your home’s energy use and lower monthly utility bills. In fact, the Department of Energy estimates many homeowners could save 20 to 30 percent on energy bills by making some cost-efficient improvements. On Page 24, find out how to maintain and control your heating and cooling systems, properly insulate water pipes and heating ducts and know when it’s time to replace windows and doors for optimum energy savings year round. When using the words “green” and “home building” in the same sentence, some automatically conjure up visions of bland walls, cold fixtures and boring interior finishes. Thankfully today there are tons of eco-friendly options for the home. On Page 27, find the latest green products on the market that are environmentally safe and healthy for your home. For those who still doubt that a green home can be beautiful, don’t miss “Luxury Goes Green” on Page 22. The Colleyville Eco-House built by GreenCraft Builders raises the bar for green home building. This home is full of eco-safe materials and energy-efficient aspects, including reclaimed wood floors, Enviroglas countertops, Pella windows and doors, Demilec spray foam insulation, a solar electric system and standing seam metal roof with Energy Star coating. On Aug. 28 through Aug. 30, House & Home will be at the Fort Worth Home & Garden Market at the Fort Worth Convention Center and at Visions: The Women’s Expo at Dallas Market Hall. We hope to see you there. AMANDA FLATTEN Editor
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During Thornwood Gallery’s Artists Summer Celebration — now until Sept. 5 — find local artwork for 10 to 20 percent off.
The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, is featuring August Dollar Days with weekday admission prices for $1 per person. The reduced price for weekday admission runs for the month of August and will return to the regular price in September. The parking fee of $5 per car remains the same. Information: 214.515.6500 or www.dallasarboretum.org
provided by the Dallas County Master Gardeners and the Texas AgriLife Extension Service during “Earth-Kind Environmental Stewardship Day” on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find out about WaterWise gardening, water conservation and environmental stewardship for homeowners. Admission is free. Bring a sack lunch. Information: 214.428.7476 or www.texasdiscovery gardens.org
Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, is offering an annual day-long series of classes
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From Aug. 22 through Sept. 20, Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass, 5100 Beltline Road, Suite 820, Dallas, presents Featured Artists Series 2009, highlighting diverse images in glass from artists Leon Applebaum, Alice Gebhart, Susan Gott, R. Jason Howard, Paul Labrie and jewelry from Adelle Read. An opening reception is Saturday Aug. 22 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 pm. Information: 972.239.7957 or www.kittrell riffkind.com The 19th Annual Fort Worth Home & Garden Market Show is Aug. 28 to Aug. 30 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth. Don’t miss hundreds of home and garden exhibitors with products and services designed for homeowners. Information: www.thehomeand gardenmarket.com The Visions Women’s Expo presents its 20th Annual Celebration of the Last
Blast of Summer at Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Friday, Aug. 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy more than 300 unique displays of shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, bargains, cosmetics, vacation and free health and beauty screenings. Ladies can enjoy free facials and hair styling or be athletic and participate in rock climbing or scuba diving. Information: 972.499.7500 or www.adjuvantexpos.com The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens hosts its Fort Worth Orchid Society Sale on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have a camera ready to snap pictures of beautiful displays of orchids. These flowers also can be taken home. The gardens are located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Admission is free. Information: 214.428.7476 or www.fwbg.org If you’re looking to buy great pieces of art at affordable prices, visit the Thornwood Gallery Artists Summer Celebration, a group exhibition featuring works by more than 20 artists from now through Sept. 5. Artists will be presenting their work at discounts from 10 percent to 20 percent for all buyers during the exhibition. Thornwood Gallery is located at 1605 Dragon Street between Oak Lawn and Cole Street in the Dallas Design District’s Gallery Row. Information: 214.658.9990 or www.thornwoodgallery.com
By MARIE WILLIAMS The Chambers Collection, featuring custommade antique reproductions, is now available at Mews II and at Chambers Interiors. Shown: “The Corrine” French Country Tea Table and “The Margarette” 18th Century Regency Arm Chairs
Regenesis Design Build will be featured on the second season of HGTV’s, “Bang for Your Buck,” airing on Aug. 4. The company’s kitchen project was chosen because of its extensive re-design, completed within a timely fashion. Contact Ralph Stow at 888.318.4753 or visit www.regenesisdesignbuild.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table, 4527 Travis Street, Dallas. This cooking class explores quick and easy dishes devoted to fresh fish and other seafood. Chef Katy Hume will share how to prepare light, healthy and delicious dishes sure to appease the palate. Cost is $79. Then, on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m., explore what makes the Mediterranean diet unique and one of the healthiest in the world during “Summer Mediterranean Dinner” with instructor Katy Hume. Cost is $69. Information: 214.219.4479 or www.surlatable.com
tions, is now available at Mews II, 1708 Market Center Blvd., Dallas. The antique pieces are built from scratch and hand finished to a soft, rich sheen. Margaret Chambers, ASID, also has some pieces at her namesake shop, Chambers Interiors, located at 2030 Irving Blvd., Dallas. For information, call 214.651.7665 or visit www.thechamberscollection.com.
Filter MD recently introduced the Filter MD Green Filter, a filter made from 100 percent recycled materials and a durable plastic grid frame. The Filter MD Green Filter helps improve indoor air quality in the home or building by eliminating bypass of unfiltered air, while decreasing waste within our environment. This filter is moisture and mold resistant and is a MERV 7 filter. Many disposal options are offered such as shredding, compacting, incinerating and in a few cases, recycling. For information, call 214.678.9220 or visit www.filtermd.com. Debbie Wright, president of Seed Sucker Inc., has a vision that includes giving back to the environment and community. Seed Sucker T-shirts display environmental messages that support positive change for our environment. The current line is a soft blend of 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent organic cotton. Each shirt comes with a plantable hang-tag made with Lotka seed paper, which is embedded with wildflower seeds. You can plant your tag and watch it grow or throw it away because it is biodegradable. The company also offers EcoFundraising: “Apparel with a Conscience.” Organizations can raise money by raising eco-aware-
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ness and giving back to their communities. Seed Sucker is located at 3600 Commerce St., Ste. 103, Dallas. Call 469.248.2500 or visit www.seedsucker.org. Millwork & More, which offer custom-made doors, entry door hardware, decorative locksets, bathroom accessories and fireplace mantles, is now carrying the full line of JeldWen windows and doors. Visit the company’s show room at 2406 S. Jupiter Rd., #4, Garland. Call 972.278.7901 or visit www.millworkmore.com.
Seed Sucker T-shirts display environmental messages that support positive change for our environment and are made of 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent organic cotton.
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ANTIQUES APPRAISAL MARKET – NEW THIS SEASON! In these economic times, many people are looking at various ways to make money, even if it means selling off an old family heirloom. The Home & Garden Market is featuring the Antiques Appraisal Market offering you the advice, knowledge and experts that will guide you through the process of finding out if your antique is trash…or treasure! Attendees are permitted to bring in one antique for a FREE verbal appraisal. Items being appraised include: Jewelry/timepieces, Fine and decorative art, Rare coins/stamps, China/smalls/silver, Sports memorabilia, Crystal/Glass. We will also have a holding area within the appraisal market where we will “antique sit” your item while you visit the rest of the market! Appraisers participating include the Heritage Auction Galleries. Heritage Auction Galleries is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. Heritage Auctions, established in 1976, offers a wide range of US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine & Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment Memorabilia, Jewelry & Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Stamps, Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, American Indian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage & Contemporary Photography, Natural History Specimens and more! Other appraisers joining the Appraisal Market include, Charles Gregg, Appraiser, Danny Tytenicz, The Ewok Shop Inc., and Willard E. Johnson, The Colonial Art Gallery & Co.
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SEMINARS & DEMONSTRATION ON THE HOME & GARDEN THEATER FRIDAY 4:00pm
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Jana Uselton, HSE - Owner / Design Coordinator for Model My Home Learn Home Decorating Tips from the Experts! Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale, the Do, and Don’ts.
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Steve Huddleston - Author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas & Sr. horticulturist for the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens Learn Water Saving Landscaping Tips, as well as what Plants are "Drought Tolerant"
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Michael Graves – Faux Finishing How to create the Latest in Artistic Paint Finishes
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Brant Patton – CEO SolarTek Energy How to Green Your Home by Using Solar Energy
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Steve Huddleston - Author of Easy Gardens for North Central Texas & Sr. horticulturist for the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens Learn Water Saving Landscaping Tips, as well as what Plants are "Drought Tolerant"
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Michael Graves – Faux Finishing How to create the Latest in Artistic Paint Finishes
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GUARDIAN PROTECTION
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CUTCO CUTLERY
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D & D REMODELING DESIGN
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SERVICES GUTTER HELMET / BATHWRAPS GUTTERMAXX HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
DAYLIGHT RANGERS
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SERVICES LLC
DESIGNER PALMS OF TEXAS
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HARVEST SUPPLY COMPANY
ALL PRO FOUNDATION REPAIR 1027
DESIGNER SUNROOMS INC
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HOME DEPOT AT HOME
ALL PRO RADIANT BARRIER
DFW COCKER SPANIEL RESCUE 1421
123
SERVICES
ALL TEXAS DECKS, INC - SUNDEK 314
DFW SOFTUB
AMAZING SIDING & WINDOWS
DREAM MAKER BATH & KITCHEN 215
HOMEMADE GOURMET
AMERICAN INTERLOCK & MODULAR
DURAMAR KITCHEN & BATHS
IDEAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
ECOWATER OF TEXAS
701
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CLUB ARTISAN OUTDOOR LIGHTING
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ATLANTIC SERVICE & SUPPLY
611
ATLAS BUILDING SYSTEMS
311 1006
BLOOMING CONCEPTS
841
1433 1328
637
HOME ENERGY DOCTORS
228
1039 629
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114
INVISIBLE FENCING OF
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730
1139
GATEWAY CHIROPRACTIC
116
GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF
NHANCE NORTH HILLS CHIROPRACTIC
ORGANICALLY YOURS.NET OUTBACK CREATIONS
639
822
PARTNERS IN CHIROPRACTIC
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PATH TO WELLNESS
KLAPPRODT'S POOLS & SPAS
615
PELLA WINDOWS & DOORS
LIFE SIMPLIFIED
124
PEPPER GRILLER PLAZA
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1126
OWNER BUILDER NETWORK
PAWS ACROSS TEXAS
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OUTDOOR LIVING POOL & PATIO 115
833
LEAFGUARD
911
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KITCHEN SOLVER'S
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ORECK FLOOR CARE
PAVESTONE COMPANY
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1529
ORAND NURSERY
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LABRECQUE FAMILY
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NATIONWIDE LIQUIDATORS
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LUXURY GOES GREEN Some of the most energy-efficient aspects of the home are out of view, such as the HVAC system by Water Furnace and Demilec spray foam insulation. The water-wise landscape was designed by Carol Feldman and installed by Blooming Colors Nursery.
KITCHEN & GAME ROOM • Reclaimed wood floors • Compact Florescent Lighting
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Building a green home doesn’t mean homeowners have to sacrifice style.
The Colleyville Eco House is the perfect home to demonstrate this point. Construction of this luxurious, energy-efficient home started in May 2008. Another collaboration between builder Chris Miles of GreenCraft Builders and architect William Peck of William Peck & Associates, the home was completed in March. The house, which was open for public touring earlier this year, is a demonstration project for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program to encourage homeowners and builders to live and build in a more fiscally and environmentally sensible manner. The Building Science Consortium has included this home as one of its national projects for 2008. The list of certifications is impressive: USGBC LEED-H Gold, Green Built North Texas, NAHB Green – Gold and Energy Star. The 4,800-square-foot home is expected to average only $150 a month for heating and cooling — quite a feat for a home of this size. The amenities and finishes are eco-friendly and eye-catching, proving that going green is beautiful in more ways than one.
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Wood Dove Cabinets KitchenAid appliances Recycled glass countertops by Enviroglas Plumbing fixtures by Morrison Supply
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BELOW: Replacing old doors and windows with energy-efficient ones from Jeld-Wen can save tons of money on your electric bills. Millwork & More carries the full line of Jeld-Wen windows and doors. Photo courtesy of Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors
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ENERGY SAVINGS It costs more than $160 billion a year to heat, cool, light and live in our homes. According to the Department of Energy, homes
account for 21 percent of the country’s energy use each year and contribute about 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Homes are more energy efficient than they used to be, but there are many ways to improve energy use and lower utility costs. The DOE estimates that many people could save 20 to 30 percent on household energy bills by making some cost-efficient improvements. HEATING AND COOLING
About 46 percent of your utility bill is for heating and cooling. These home systems also emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. “Homeowners should have their air conditioning system inspected by a professional every year to make sure it is working as efficiently as possible,” says Greg Latson, Director of Marketing for Green Mountain Energy, which offers renewable, pollution-free energy sources such as wind and water to customers. One of the most environmentally friendly options is the 100% Wind plan in which electricity is made by wind only and prevents 16,000 pounds of CO2 from being emitted (the equivalent of 17,600 miles not driven). Also, make sure your systems are properly maintained and controlled: • Install a programmable thermostat — it lets you adjust temperatures automatically according to your schedule. You can save around 10 percent a year 24
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Tax credits are available at 30 percent of the cost, up to $1,500, in 2009 and 2010 (for existing homes only) for: • Windows and Doors • Insulation • Roofs (Metal and Asphalt) • HVAC • Water Heaters (non-solar) • Biomass Stoves
Tax credits are available at 30 percent of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for: • Geothermal Heat Pumps • Solar Panels • Solar Water Heaters • Small Wind Energy Systems • Fuel Cells.
on heating and cooling bills by simply turning the thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for 8 hours. • Clean or replace furnace filters once a month or as needed. • Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators; make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes. • Avoid setting the thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on the air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster. • During cold months, keep draperies and shades on south-facing windows open during the day to allow the sunlight to enter, and closed at night to reduce the chill. • During warm months, keep the window coverings closed during the day. Also, consider energy-efficient upgrades. If your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old or if your furnace is more than 15 years old, they may need to be replaced. It can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs. INSULATION
Proper insulation throughout the home also can save homeowners money throughout the year. Insulating your water heater tank and water pipes pre-
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vents heat loss. Insulate heating ducts in unheated areas, such as attics and crawlspaces, too. Keeping ducts in good repair can prevent heat loss of up to 60 percent at the registers. Efficient Attic Systems offers clients insulation, radiant barrier spray and attic ventilation to help the home maintain a comfortable, uniform temperature throughout the year with significantly less use of heating and cooling systems. A thin coat of radiant barrier spray applied to the underside of the roof deck can block up to 75 percent of the sun’s radiant heat from entering your home through the attic. WINDOWS
The average home loses more than 25 percent of its heat through windows. Installing storm windows can reduce heat loss between 25 and 50 percent. Energy-efficient windows save even more energy. Locally, ClearChoice Windows come with energy-efficient, Energy Star-compliant insulated Low-E glass for year-round energy savings. Dual weather-stripping provides an energy efficient, virtually weather-tight seal. Another option is window film, which can reduce excessive heat gain through your windows giving you even more energy savings. LEAKS
A huge energy stealer is excess air leaking from your home. Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for pipes, gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets. Also, add caulk or weather stripping to seal air leaks around doors and windows. Making some energy efficient changes today will pay off for years to come. Resource: Family Features
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SOLAR ELECTRIC AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS The solar panels on the roof of this home are from Standard Renewable Energy. Six photovoltaic panels from SRE cost about $14,000, but with the stimulus funds’ tax write-off, the cost is $9,800, and that, of course, does not include the longterm energy savings that come from the use of these panels. The panels placed at the back of the house are not noticeable from the street, yet provide energy that helps run the house. The wind turbine by Standard Renewable Energy, placed behind the garage, catches steady breezes and provides additional energy to the household. The turbine costs about $18,000 to $19,000 before the 30 percent income tax credit.
The Green Revolution Begins at Home THESE HELPFUL PRODUCTS SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT — AND YOUR MONEY, TOO
Now’s the time to invest in green products that save energy, reuse resources or produce new energy. The newly passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides billions of dollars in economic stimulus funds for renewable energy and energysaving products. Through 2012, you can receive a one-time federal income tax credit of 30 percent off the purchase price of solar electric systems, solar water heaters and wind generators. And you can get up to $1,000 in federal income tax credits for qualified home energy improvements such as insulation and high-efficiency air conditioning systems and high-efficiency heat pumps. Whether you’re buying solar photovoltaic panels for your roof or simply a new pail for composting, it pays to go green at home. Here are some products we believe to be worth considering.
MOHAWK EVERSTRAND CARPET AND MOHAWK RECLAIMED HARDWOOD FLOORING Mohawk EverStrand carpeting contains 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, primarily plastic bottles. One in every four plastic bottles recycled in North America becomes soft Mohawk carpet. On average, 30 plastic bottles are recycled to make one square yard of EverStrand. Over the past 10 years the company has recycled more than 22 billion plastic bottles, keeping more than 1 billion pounds of plastic out of landfills. Even the caps and labels of plastic bottles are used to make carpet cores around which the carpet is wrapped, and the cores are re-used again and again. Another option is Mohawk’s SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona. It’s made in part with naturally occurring sugars from readily available and renewable crops. Mohawk Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring is made from reclaimed woods rescued from old buildings. Every day, buildings and structures are dismantled across the country, resulting in waste dumped into landfills. Fortunately, the deconstruction industry continues to salvage an increasing percentage of materials from old buildings. Many of Mohawk’s salvaged and reclaimed wood products use antique elm and heart pine flooring recovered from these buildings. Mohawk EverStrand Carpet and Mohawk Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring are available through Carpet Mills of America and All American Flooring. Find Mohawk’s SmartStrand at PTI Hardwoods.
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ICESTONE COUNTERTOPS IceStone durable surfaces are made from 100 percent recycled glass and concrete. The product currently comes in 27 colors, but the color palette is infinite. IceStone durable surfaces are strong like granite, not as porous as marble and heat-resistant like stone. The chemical composition is VOC-free and 99.5 percent inorganic, making IceStone a nontoxic, fire-resistant material. IceStone durable surfaces are ideal for projects seeking LEED certification. Available through Pinnacle Marble & Granite.
PELLA DESIGNER SERIES WOOD PATIO DOORS Pella Designer Series window and patio doors work well for the active family moving inside and out multiple times a day. With no strings or cords to get in the way, Designer Series French Hinged patio doors remain classic, sleek and functional. Pella’s products reduce household energy consumption in the home while practicing environmentally responsible procurement from managed forests and low polluting manufacturing processes.
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SUNRISE SOLAR-POWERED ATTIC FAN The SunRise Solar-Powered Attic Fan pays for itself by pulling heat out of your attic; less heat is driven back into your living space, so air conditioning bills are reduced by up to 30 percent. The attic fan burns no fossil fuels, creates no pollution and runs on a renewable energy source — the sun. Even when you don’t need air conditioning, the fan circulates fresh air through your attic to create a more comfortable environment. It helps prevent mold and mildew growth. Available locally through CoolMyAtticNow.com. MOTION-DETECTING SENSOR PLUG Plug a SensorPlug into a wall socket, then plug a lamp into it, and you’ll have a light that turns on only when it senses motion in the room, then turns off later when no motion is detected. The SensorPlug saves energy and money. Available at www.sensorplug.com.
EUREKA ENVIROVAC The Eureka Envirovac’s energysaving 8-amp motor uses 33 percent less energy than the usual 12-amp motor. The average American household vacuums about one hour per week using a 12-amp motor. Envirovac uses 960 watts of energy an hour vs. 1440 watts of energy used per hour by the standard upright vacuum. If one-fourth of U. S. households used Envirovac over one year, 6,250,000 kilowatt hours would be saved. The vacuum also features a reusable, washable HEPA filter to reduce waste caused by disposable filters and is packaged in 100 percent recycled, unbleached cardboard. Available at Wal-Mart, Target and Sears.
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ECOROWE FURNITURE The wood frames of all EcoRowe Furniture are made of wood harvested from domestic forests, which are replenished. The company takes its eco-friendly mission much further: furniture arm cardboard is 100 percent recycled paperboard; filler for down cushions is made from recycled plastic bottles and the ticking material is no longer bleached; springs are made from recycled iron ore; water-based lubricant is used on nails; for the foam used in making furniture, more than 20 percent of the Polyol chemicals come from plantbased renewable raw materials and the foam making process is free of ABAs, CFCs and auxiliary CO2; the cotton is made of 97 percent recycled materials. Find EcoRowe Furniture at Freed’s Home Furnishings and Z Gallerie.
ECO BY COSENTINO COUNTERTOP AND SURFACING MATERIAL The newest countertop material on the market is ECO by Cosentino, a durable surface of 75 percent recycled content made of post-industrial or post-consumer materials. The materials are bound by an environmentally friendly resin that comes in part from corn oil. Most of the materials ECO reuses have reached the end of their lifecycle. They include: porcelain, mirror, glass, cornbased resin, crystallized ash and stone scraps. During ECO’s manufacturing process 94 percent of the water used is recycled. All minerals used in production come from quarries fully restored under strict stewardship programs. With ECO surfacing, builders can gain points toward LEED Certification. ECO by Cosentino is available through all Silestone fabricators and at Lowe’s.
KITCHEN COMPOST KEEPER The KC2000 is a handy, portable compost carrier and perfect for short-term storage of kitchen compost. The carbon filter on this container helps eliminate odors. Keep your pail or bucket clean with 100 percent Biodegradable Compost Pail Kitchen Liners from Biobags. Compost keeper and Biobags available at Olive Barn online at www.olivebarn.com.
KIREI BAMBOO Kirei Bamboo is an eco-friendly panel material with a variety of looks usable in modern interior design. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable, sustainable resource and the company uses low-or-no-added urea formaldehyde adhesives for the production of the panels. Bamboo helps homes meet LEED specifications. Available through Eco-Wise in Austin (www.ecowise.com).
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Summer Gardening Texas Style
Plants in containers can add bright pops of summer color. If you have an irrigation system, make sure containers are on a separate zone from the rest of the landscape and water them daily during the summer. If you have lived in Texas long enough you are well aware of its finicky weather patterns, but August is fairly predictable: hot and dry. A hand-
ful of ornamental plants thrive under these conditions, however most need a helping hand. To have a fighting chance during the hottest time of the year, proper watering, fertilization and mulch are vital to help your garden through the summer months. The two primary issues this time of year are sun/shade variances and wet/dry conditions. Over-watering a plant that favors dry conditions and good drainage can kill even the healthiest specimen, whereas the summer sun is deadly no matter how much water shade-loving plants receive. The first signs of heat stress usually appear in the wilting of leaves and tender stems. Succulent plants such as Impatiens or coleus will often lose moisture in the hot sun faster than it can be restored. Placing plants in locations best suited for their environmental requirements normally solves this problem. It’s common to see wilt on new growth during the hottest part of the day; therefore it’s necessary to check below the surface of the soil to access the moisture conditions and irrigate only when necessary. Managing the irrigation system of your garden is necessary year-round but critical during the summer. A weekly inspection should include turning on each zone to ensure the valve is operating properly and inspecting the nozzles on every head to be sure they have not become clogged or misdirected. A recommended watering schedule for the summer will usually be three days a week for beds and turf. Remember, it is always better to water less frequently and more deeply than to water every day. If you have containers on your irrigation system — hopefully on a separate zone — you will need to water those containers daily. However if they are watered on the same zone as beds or turf, you should run the zones in a manner suitable for the bed or turf and supplement containers by hand watering. During periods of normal rainfall, a well-maintained and programmed irrigation system will do an adequate job of supplementing the water requirements for most of our trees. Without soaking rains though, your trees will require a deeper watering than a normal irrigation cycle will deliver. In most cases, it is best to water manually with a hose or a soaker hose; water slowly for about an hour in the root zone under the tree canopy. Once the area is soaked, relocate and repeat the watering process until all the root zones have been well watered. Be sure to break up the watering times, if necessary, to prevent surface runoff. Frequency will be determined by both soil and environmental condi34
tions so you must investigate below the surface grade. Using a soil probe, probe the root ball in a few locations to a depth of at least 6 inches. If the soil is dry, then it is time to water. With irrigation under control, fertilization of your garden is next in helping your plants retain their vigor through weather stresses. Texas has cold spells in the winter and hot summers, but the extreme fluctuations in temperatures that occur in spring and fall are what truly stress our plants. The healthier they are when facing these extremes, the more likely they are to withstand them without substantial damage. To understand your soil’s structure, a soil analysis is invaluable. Visit www.txplant-soillab.com or http://soiltesting.tamu.edu to find out how to submit a soil sample. The report generated will give an in-depth soil analysis of the level of nutrients in your soil, the soil’s pH value or how acidic or basic your soil is, and it also will make recommendations for the amount and type of fertilizer you will need to add for optimum plant growth. We recommend organic fertilizers since they naturally improve the health and productivity of the soil, which in turn benefits the plants on multiple levels. Our defense is a proprietary product, Moore Life Enhanced Compost Tea. Compost tea is a highly concentrated microbial liquid fertilizer produced by extracting beneficial microbes from compost. Ours is a specially blended tea using a high-quality, microbial rich compost along with liquid molasses and fish hydrolysis. These additives assist in feeding the diverse population of both bacteria and fungi in our soils needed for healthy plants. Lastly but certainly not least, mulch provides a blanket for your garden: keeping the soil temperatures more even, conserving moisture, providing a healthy environment for critters (earthworms, bacteria and microbes) and eventually decomposing into the soil to provide much needed organic nutrients. Shredded hardwood mulches decompose naturally, improving the soil’s structure and its fertility. A layer of 2 inches to 3 inches applied twice a year is important. In areas where it could be washed or worn away, it might be necessary to apply more often. One note of caution, too deep a layer of mulch can be detrimental. As in planting, when mulching, it is paramount to ensure the root flare of the plant is properly exposed. Making certain the root flare is uncovered is often the most proactive care that can be provided for a plant. This condition is often seen as a problem in trees, although other plantings are affected as well. In larger plant materials, lack of a root flare reduces oxygen to aerial trunk tissue, ultimately suffocating the plant; increased moisture causing swelling and a gradual decay of trunk tissue; stunted growth of the trunk tissue by hiding or covering potential injuries or problems that could possibly be treated; and hidden girdling or encircling roots that will choke or restrict development. Limiting the depth of mulch based on the plant size will guarantee the root flare receives adequate circulation while still benefiting from the layer of natural protection. Our summers can be brutal, but with a little legwork now, your garden will be able to survive and thrive in the future. By applying a moderate covering of mulch, tailoring a fertilization program to your soil’s requirements and adhering to appropriate watering practices, your garden will weather our Texas summers. Lara Moffat is a degreed horticulturist with a Masters in Landscape Architecture who acts as an advisor to Moore Lawn & Garden and Moore Tree Care (www.moorelawnandgarden.com). The Moore companies have been serving the metroplex since 1962.
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